Hanoi announces new policies to attract capital and human resources for digital assets with sandbox and a 600 billion VND fund

Hanoi is implementing a series of new policies to attract capital flow and intellectual talent in the digital asset sector, including a sandbox for 4 priority sectors and a venture capital fund with a “seed capital” of 600 billion VND.

At the Vietnam Enterprise Governance Forum 2025, Hanoi Department of Science and Technology Director Tran Anh Tuan stated that many talented personnel have left Hanoi to establish businesses elsewhere, and the current goal of the city is to become the world’s leading destination for investment and innovation.

The city has issued 6 important resolutions, the first of their kind in Vietnam, such as a digital asset sandbox and a venture capital fund operating under market mechanisms with the participation of about 10 strategic investors. Hanoi also promotes an innovation ecosystem, with a technology exchange platform linked to a digital asset exchange.

Mr. Tuan emphasized that Hanoi aims for the 2026–2030 period to have the digital economy account for at least 40% of GRDP, with an annual growth rate of 11% or higher, considering science and technology and digital assets as key driving forces. The city is calling on investors and experts to return, reaffirming “Hanoi is different now.”